Tom Schweich

Lawsuit Filed Over Language Used In Teacher Tenure Ballot Initiative

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:22:29 +0000

A group of educators is suing the state of Missouri over a proposed constitutional amendment requiring tenure for public school teachers be based on performance, not seniority.

Audit Accuses Mo. Governor's Office Of Overspending

Adam Allington — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:02:24 +0000

Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich released a harsh audit of the Missouri Governor’s office on Wednesday. The findings accuse the governor of overspending his appropriation by $1.7 million.

Ballot Initiatives' Authority Upheld

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:44:12 +0000

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the State Auditor’s authority to prepare fiscal notes and summaries for citizen-initiated ballot questions.

Top Of The Morning News: Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Maria Carter — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:15:28 +0000

Advocates are calling for Kansas Governor Sam Brownback to restore funding for early childhood programs now that the state has received its tobacco money. That and more news from KCUR.

Top Of The Morning News: Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Maria Carter — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:22:19 +0000

Kansas falls to Kentucky in NCAA Championship, ballot lists few candidates for the board of Kansas City Public Schools, deadly bat disease found in Missouri, and more news from KCUR.

Top Of The Morning News: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Maria Carter — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:33:43 +0000

A daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

President In Kansas Calls For Unified Economic Fix
Judge Won’t Dismiss Missouri Auditor’s Lawsuit Against Nixon
KCPD Doubles Response to Gangs
Helping The Homeless One Ride At A Time